Cafe Wong
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Cafe Wong, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Cafe Wong's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw uncovered chicken next to raw uncovered pork. Manager removed, covered , and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled on top 3 compartment sink. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Manager removed and stored inside3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal container without handles being used to dispense rice. Manager discarded container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris behind front counter and cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cook Line. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks inside 3 compartment sink , manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in preparation area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area including walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bucket with Soy sauce being stored on the floor next to frying station. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles. Manager removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior and exterior soiled,with grease and food debris. Next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side on reach in cooler/ freezers soiled with grease in preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal soda bottle inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers soiled with food debris behind front counter and cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
27
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris across from oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks across from 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer behind prep station. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles, manager removed, washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white container with baking powder not covered on top metal dry storage rack. Manager covered properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
39
Jul 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed inside chest freezer at kitchen, frozen raw shrimp, and frozen pork stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked white rice inside walk in cooler according to manager prepared yesterday, no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in use At kitchen floor.
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen cardboard used to line shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezers lids rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with soy sauce stored on the kitchen floor. Manager stored food buckets on crates six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed card board box used to hold cooked chicken.
14-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop soy sauce. Operator removed bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to single service items on cookline. Operator removed phone from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, container of soy sauce and container sweet sour sauce on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior at front counter have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris in kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed msg, salt, and sauce bottles with no labels.
02D-01-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Wong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Wong on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Wong?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Wong.
How does Cafe Wong compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cafe Wong most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cafe Wong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Wong have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Wong means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Wong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Wong is inspected around two times per year on average.
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